8 August – 22 August 2025 | $7995
Beginning above the Arctic Circle, join us for a series of day sails and overnight passages cruising down the wild Norwegian coastline. We’ll dip in and out of fjords, follow the inner routes or pick up speed out in open sea, and find peaceful anchorages to spend the night.
Look out for sea eagles and whales, try your hand at catching fish, and get to grips with the rocky coastal navigation of this region – where a navigation mark may be as simple as a stick or a splash of paint on a rock… And once we’ve enjoyed our day of tacking and gybing, make the most of the late sunset with dinner on deck and a hike ashore or an Arctic dip.
We’ll sail past the iconic Seven Sisters and Torghatten, the legendary rock with a hole pierced by Hesmannen’s arrow before everything (including the sisters) turned to stone. Our last stop, Alesund, makes a pretty return to civilisation: it’s art nouveau architecture makes wandering the streets a charm, as does the 418 steps up Mount Aksla to a wonderful viewpoint of the entire area.
All meals on board Sea Dragon during this trip are delicious and vegetarian, with the addition of fish if we catch any along the way.
This is not a trip for the infirm or physically unfit – you MUST be able to go up and down the companionway and move safely about the boat while in rough conditions, have good balance, and be in good health. Please contact us with any health questions or if you answer “YES” to any of the questions on our health questionnaire prior to signing up for the trip!
Ardent Training is offering a discount on the RYA Day Skipper Theory online course to anyone signed up for this trip. If you’re interested in taking the course, let us know when you sign up and we can give you the discount code!
KEY POINTS
- Distance: 500 nautical miles
- Cost: $7995
- Date: Aug 8 – Aug 22, 2025 (15 Days, 14 Nights)
- Start: Bodo, Norway
- End: Alesund, Norway
For more details on the trip, please explore the drop down menus at the bottom of the page.
Tentative Itinerary
Day 1: Bodo, Norway
Arrive at Sea Dragon between 1500-1700.
Day 2: Boat/safety briefings
We’ll spend the day going through boat/safety briefings, getting well orientated with Sea Dragon. By the evening we could be at anchor off Bliksvaer.
Days 3-5: Lofoten
If the weather allows, we could cross the Vestfjord and spend a day or two in Reine (where the epic Reinebringen beckons) and then anchor on Vaeroy, an island to the south.
Day 6: Arctic Circle crossing!
Today we could sail an overnight passage south, becoming members of the Order of the Bluenose as we cross the Arctic Circle.
Days 7-10: Land of legends
Traena, Torghatten, the Seven Sisters: each island showcases looming mountains full of folklore.
Day 11-13: Cruise further south
With possible another overnight sail we’ll make our way further along the coast, perhaps stopping over at colourful Kristiansund, home of local delicacy clipfish.
Day 14: Arrive Alesund
Enjoy a final sail into Alesund.
Day 15: Depart Sea Dragon
Plan to depart the boat by 0900.
The deposit is only $500. It’s non refundable if you back out, but if we cancel or modify the trip we are happy to return your money or apply it to a different voyage. Please review the Crew Contract for full details of this trip. The remaining balance is due 60 days before the trip begins. Please contact us with any questions.
Contact Us
Call Us: +1 (305) 330-4212 (Pacific Time) If we don’t pick up, please leave a message and we’ll then get back to you ASAP.
– 14 nights accommodation on Sea Dragon
– All meals (vegetarian), snacks, and drinks on board
– Sailing Instruction
– Safety equipment and foul weather gear
Contribution does not include:
– Transportation to Bodo or onward travel from Alesund.
– Additional nights spent ashore
– Personal expenses while in port
It will be cold! Take a look at our High Latitude packing list.
Bodo has its own international airport, although flight locations are limited. Alternatively you can take an 80 minute flight from Oslo to Bodo.
Alesund airport is a 20 minute bus ride from Alesund centre.
All Crew members are responsible for their own passports and any necessary visas. You must have at least 6 months remaining on your passport beyond our arrival in Alesund.
Please look into the specific type of visa you need for arriving at these destinations by sea, or contact us directly to discuss.
